Kwadwo Asamoah
Ghanaian footballer (born 1988)
Kwadwo Asamoah: profile
Kwadwo Asamoah (born 9 December 1988 in Accra, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Asamoah made the step into senior football with Liberty Professionals F.C. in 2006. He played for 7 clubs in 3 countries between 2006 and 2021. The busiest spell of his career was at Juventus FC (2012–2018): 116 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 279 appearances and 12 goals.
At international level, Asamoah represented Ghana (2009–2019), earning 74 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Mali on 7 June 2009 (World Cup Qualification).
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2009 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 2006–2021 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Ghana, Switzerland and Italy
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (12 in 279)
- Height
- 173 cm — taller than 19% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Cagliari Calcio (2021)
- Shares a birthday with
- Georges Mandjeck, Nicolas Alnoudji and Ibtissam Jraïdi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Ghana Premier League | – | – | |
| 2007–2008 | Promotion League | – | – | |
| 2008 | Serie A | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008–2012 | Serie A | 114 | 8 | |
| 2012–2018 | Serie A | 116 | 4 | |
| 2018–2020 | Serie A | 40 | 0 | |
| 2021 | Serie A | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 279 | 12 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2019 | Senior | 74 | 4 |
International goals (4)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Jun 2009 | Mali 0–2 Ghana | 67 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 20 Jan 2013 | Ghana 2–2 DR Congo | 49 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 9 Feb 2013 | Mali 3–1 Ghana | 82 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 6 Sep 2013 | Ghana 2–1 Zambia | 60 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Kwadwo Asamoah?
Kwadwo Asamoah was born on 9 December 1988, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Kwadwo Asamoah born?
Kwadwo Asamoah was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Kwadwo Asamoah play for?
Kwadwo Asamoah played international football for Ghana. He has 74 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Kwadwo Asamoah played for?
Kwadwo Asamoah's recorded clubs are Liberty Professionals F.C., AC Bellinzona, Torino FC, Udinese Calcio, Juventus FC, Inter Milan and Cagliari Calcio.
How tall is Kwadwo Asamoah?
Kwadwo Asamoah is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Kwadwo Asamoah play?
Kwadwo Asamoah played as a midfielder.